The Slappey Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCedar Rapids, Iowa · EIN 42-1521892 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy for ScholasticPersonal | Cedar Rapids, IA | General Purposes | $1,500 |
| Ecumenical Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | General purposes | $500 |
| Kids First Law Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | General purposes | $500 |
| Willis Dady Shelter | Cedar Rapids, IA | General Purposes | $500 |
| Orchestra Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | General Purposes | $500 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | Cedar Rapids, IA | General Purposes | $500 |
| Johnson County Foundation | Coralville, IA | General Purposes | $500 |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | Cedar Rapids, IA | General Purposes | $350 |
| Fresh Start Ministries | Cedar Rapids, IA | General purposes | $250 |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | Cedar Rapids, IA | General purposes | $250 |
| Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundat | Cedar Rapids, IA | General purposes | $250 |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | General Purposes | $250 |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | Cedar Rapids, IA | General Purposes | $250 |
| Brucemore | Cedar Rapids, IA | General Purposes | $250 |
| African American Museum | Cedar Rapids, IA | General Purposes | $250 |
| Lavender Legal | Cedar Rapids, IA | General Purposes | $250 |
| ACLU of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General Purposes | $250 |
| Central Furniture Rescue | Cedar Rapids, IA | General Purposes | $250 |
| Horizons | Cedar Rapids, IA | General Purposes | $250 |
| Iowa Migrant Movement | Des Moines, IA | General Purposes | $250 |
| Dakota Wesleyan | Mitchell, SD | General Purposes | $150 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($2,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $10,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349100031
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1521892
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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